Linda Rachel's was so helpful with our burial plans. She is so knowledgeable and informed about…read morewhat is required at planning your funeral. Please send your friends that need her services now and in the future.

Immediately upon arriving in Memphis, we went straight from the airport to the funeral home, where…read morearrangements were made for us to visit my mother in law. In the days that followed, we returned to finalize the arrangements and had the privilege of being assisted by Charian, Matthew, and Alex. Each of them was kind, patient, supportive, and incredibly thoughtful throughout this painful process. I asked Charian if it would be possible for us to visit my mother in law one more time before returning to California, and she went above and beyond to make that happen. Most importantly, my mother in law was treated with respect, kindness, and dignity, which meant everything to our family. Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated, and Charian is coordinating the arrangements for her to be delivered to us in California. Matthew went out of his way to console my husband and offered him words of comfort and strength during an incredibly difficult time. Alex was also attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was handled smoothly and respectfully. In addition to the exceptional care we received, the pricing was very reasonable and transparent, which brought us peace of mind during such an overwhelming time. Our experience was nothing short of excellent. I highly recommend Memorial Park Funeral to anyone facing a difficult situation, especially when your highest priority is ensuring your loved one is treated with the respect and care they deserve. Thank you, Memorial Park Funeral, for your compassion and support during this challenging time.

This is the most amazing cemetery! We went to do do the audio tour which should have taken 1.5…read morehours...we left 3 hours later! The tour was amazing and talked so much about the people and the city of Memphis. The grave markers and such are so incredible. We wandered around in amazement. The staff was also incredible. Bob Barnett in particular. He spent time telling us more about the cemetery. We appreciated it so much. This is a must see stop if you are in the area.

I do so love old cemeteries and when traveling off I go to find them! For $10 we purchased an audio…read moretour. So much great information about the history of the city and the locally famous folks buried there. Well worth the time (just over an hour) and money.

We buried my grandpa here. He died unexpectedly and they were able to get us in for a funeral…read moreservice quickly. The team was great. The message before burial was great, it made it easier to "let go". We had no issues finding the exact burial sight, the instructions and directions were clear.

I am deeply disappointed with my experience. My husband, Kelvin Darnell Smith, passed away on April…read more11, 2025, and I paid for his headstone in full because I was told delays in payment could delay the process. I provided the wording for his memorial on November 18, 2025, and after months of waiting, repeated phone calls, texts, and follow-ups, I still did not have answers about the status of his headstone. As a grieving widow, I should not have to chase down information or wonder whether my husband's memorial was ever properly processed. Communication has been inconsistent, and despite being told an email was sent, I never received proof of it after requesting it multiple times. I have kept records of my payments and communications and hope this matter is resolved soon. Families who are grieving deserve compassion, transparency, and timely service. Right now, I cannot recommend this company based on my experience.

So many beautiful older gravestones. This cemetery is packed full of interesting characters…read moreincluding William Faulkner. We spent a little over 2 hours exploring the grounds. "Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."- William Faulkner Faulkner's name was originally spelled "Falkner." He added the "u" to make his name sound British. It was all a ploy to join the Royal Air Force in Canada during World War I because, at only 5'5", he was too short to join the U.S. Army Air Corps. While in Hollywood (several of his books were turned into movies), Faulkner met Clark Gable. When asked to name the greatest writers of the time, Faulkner listed Ernest Hemingway, Willa Cather, Thomas Mann, John Dos Passos, and himself. Gable turned to him and asked, "Oh, do you write?" "Yes, Mr. Gable," Faulkner responded. "And what do you do?" In 1962, President John F. Kennedy invited some Nobel Prize winners to dinner at the White House. Though invited, Faulkner, who was in Richmond, Virginia at the time, didn't make the trip. The reason he gave for snubbing the President's invitation? "Sixty miles is a very long distance to go for a meal." Faulkner never graduated from high school or earned a college degree, yet he won the Nobel Prize for Literature, two Pulitzer prizes and the National Book Award, twice. William Faulkner enjoyed drinking Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Jack Daniel's. His cocktail of choice was a mint julep. Author Shelby Foote had invited Faulkner to the 90th anniversary of the battle of Shiloh. Foote was at a loss as to how to get some whiskey since it was a Sunday. Faulkner saw a man getting his shoes shined and reasoned, "anybody getting his shoes shined on Sunday morning would know where it was." Sure enough the man replied, "Well, I was fixing to go out there myself. If you could give me a ride, I'll show you the way." And before long they had themselves a pint of Old Taylor and some Cokes for chasers. Faulkner also had a special "medicinal" Hot Toddy cocktail for colder temps, when he or one of his relatives was under the weather. Heaven Hill bourbon (the Jack Daniel's was reserved for only his ailments), One tablespoon of sugar, Squeeze 1/2 lemon and drop into the patient's glass until sugar dissolves, Fill glass with boiling water, Serve with a potholder to protect the patient's hands from the hot glass.

Beautiful, clean, well kept grounds. Peaceful and powerful experience…read more "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -Ronald Reagan

My father and mother are buried there. They've maintained the grounds very well and have treated my…read morefamily very well over the years

My friend is buried here so I've come often. It's a pretty typical cemetery but I wouldn't mind…read morebeing buried here. It's pretty large and has many pretty trees scattered throughout it.

My son is buried at Magnolia Cemetery alongside his paternal grandparents. The cemetery is very…read morewell maintained. Todd is the one employee they have there. He is dedicated to his job and he truly cares about taking care of the property. He told me that he takes care of it the way he would want the final resting place for his loved ones to be taken care of. He helped me and my husband through a very tough, emotional time with compassion and grace.

I can't even give them a single star for anything. The upkeep is terrible and forget trying to…read morecall to speak with someone. They are happy to take a message.... thats all they do.

What has happened to this place? This place used to so well kept and beautiful. My mother passed…read morethis past September 2023 and her grave still looks as if she was buried a month ago. Just dirt and mud, no sod has ever been put down. I go to visit my mom and Dad every Sunday and see visitors with their own weed eaters. Just blew me away!..no to mention the date plate that I ordered for my mom and paid for in September is still not installed. I am beyond displeased at this point...sad what this place has become...

Isaac Hayes was a world-famous musician, song writer, activist and musician who called Memphis…read morehome. He passed away in 2008 and was buried in 2008 in Memphis Memorial Park. It is relatively easy to find, as it is located just across from the Crystal Shrine Grotto. This is one of the more extravagant graves that you will find in the cemetery. The grave is marked by a huge bronze foot stone that has photos of Hayes in different stages of his life and his movies engraved in it. It also has the God's Garden poem inscribed and reads: God looked around his garden And he found an empty place He then looked down upon this earth And found your star He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest God's garden is beautiful now He always takes the best. But when you left. THE BIGGEST PART OF ME LEFT. But thanks for leaving a part of us in KOJO The hardest things always was for you to say goodbye. So I won't either. One day we'll be together again. LOVING YOU WAS THE GREATEST THING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. My Love, Your wife ADJOWA "MARGARET" HAYES The grave looks pretty awesome and is in great shape. Parking here is very easy. There is parking available right in front of where the plot is located. I know what I want my grave to look like now, when it is my time. Anyway, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There are many sights to check out in the cemetery including the Crystal Shrine Grotto.

Springhill Cemetery (Hernando, MS) was established in 1836. It was the public burial ground for…read moreresidents of the town, free and slave, until churches and other groups established separate cemeteries. There are probably 500-1000 burials on the site even though there are only about 100 headstones present because graves were usually marked wood boards or posts, plantings, or earthen mounds decorated with the deceased's cup, bowl, bottle, or other personal items. It also encases victims of the 1878 yellow fever epidemic that nearly destroyed the town of Hernando, so much that it lost its city charter. After this, the cemetery declined. For years, cattle roamed the cemetery and broke off many of the tombstones. It was covered over by kudzu, briars, and honeysuckle before Mayor Ferguson and others undertook its restoration. Here's a link that explains some of the tombstones and their history! http://m.desototimes.com/news/a-walk-among-the-dead/article_5b1816de-dbd1-11e8-8d84-eb4af7cf397f.html

West Memorials and their staff are amazing. I had the privilege of working with the owners, Paul…read moreand Missy West on a memorial for our sister and they created a piece of art that has swept everyone off their feet. It is not your bland type of monument that they try to sell you at a funeral home; they really captured how special she is and her beautiful life that was cut too short. I know she loves it. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and they captured just what I wanted (but better!!) in just a few days. I've never seen a monument company that can do the things that they can do - the flowers carved into her monument look so real, like you could grab one. They put an artistic twist on my ideas that I could have never thought imaginable. I gave them an outline of the things that I wanted and they gave me this graceful monument that stands out from everything else, just like my sister. They were gentle, kind, and so patient with me. Apologies for any rambling. I'm crying as I type this. They were honest, gentle, and provided my grieving family and me with so much comfort during a very hard time. I can't thank all of you at West Memorials enough for what you've done for my sister and my family.

They were patient and kind when communicating. I enjoyed the communication back and forth when it…read morecame to pricing and the process. So helpful!